Health Reporter

In a ground-breaking initiative to revolutionize healthcare services, the Government of Zimbabwe, under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and Child Care, has embarked on a comprehensive campaign to combat diseases and elevate healthcare infrastructure across the nation.

Spearheaded by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Aspect Maunganidze, the Ministry’s efforts have ushered in a new era of progress and innovation in the healthcare sector.

At a recent press conference, Dr. Maunganidze underscored the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing service delivery through infrastructure development. Highlighting the completion of modern hospitals such as Matanga, Runyararo, and Cowdry Park equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, Dr. Maunganidze emphasized the government’s dedication to providing accessible and high-quality healthcare to all citizens.

The Ministry’s proactive approach extends to addressing fundamental challenges such as water scarcity in clinics nationwide. Through the installation of 447 boreholes in various clinics, the government has ensured adequate water supply, with plans to install an additional 200 boreholes to further improve access to clean water.

In a bid to enhance energy sustainability, the Ministry has deployed 16 solar systems in healthcare facilities across Midlands and Masvingo provinces. This initiative ensures uninterrupted healthcare services, even in remote areas where access to conventional energy sources is limited.

Furthermore, the implementation of medical gas reticulation systems in hospitals such as Chivhu and Banket, with plans for full oxygen plants in Chinhoyi and Lupane, underscores the Ministry’s commitment to improving patient care and safety.

In tandem with infrastructure development, the Ministry remains vigilant in addressing public health challenges, particularly the prevention of cholera outbreaks and the eradication of malaria.

Speaking at the World Malaria Day commemorations in Bulawayo, Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora reiterated the government’s dedication to fighting malaria and highlighted key interventions such as indoor residual spraying and distribution of insecticide-treated nets.